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The World Food Program USA is hiring a Senior Director, Advocacy & Coalitions to lead the WFP USAs direct legislative advocacy activities, including Congressional engagement, coalition activities and grassroots advocacy.
The Natural Conservancy is looking for a Senior Policy Advisor for Agriculture to further the work of The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct interaction with governments, multilateral agencies, and/or businesses focusing on agricultural policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide conservation opportunities, incentives and/or impact our conservation programs. The Senior Policy Advisor will identify agricultural policy and funding opportunities, evaluate the potential for strategic partnerships, and develop and implement strategies to influence public policy, public funding, and corporate practices for conservation at a large scale, national and/or global level. For more information visit: https://careers.nature.org/psc/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U.
USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is looking for a Management and Program Analyst to assist with their local food marketing work. Duties include: Serving as a liaison to Division teams tasked with researching, analyzing, and reporting on programmatic and administrative issues and apply methodology to identify, assess, and improve operations; Coordinating responses to Congressional and stakeholder inquiries by working with respective Division staff and assist in preparing final documents for Agency review according to required templates; Serving as Division Federal records management point of contact and manage official records inventory, disposition and archival according to TM records management plans; Developing staffing standards to determine employment levels. Studying employee/organizational efficiency and productivity and recommending changes or improvements in staffing, work methods, and procedures; Participating in management of cooperative agreements by coding payment requests, checking documentation, making corrections, and ensuring that payment requests are forwarded to appropriate staff; and Developing and implementing new systems or administrative processes to meet unit needs.
For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/692191200. The deadline to apply is December 12, 2022.
Seeking an experienced contracts attorney to provide legal advice to the Company and generally assist the Law Department and individual business units with a wide range of commercial contracting matters. The attorney works closely with other members of the Law Department and individual business units to achieve business objectives within acceptable risk profiles. The attorney performs duties consistent with legal and ethical requirements as well as Company values, standards, culture and business practices.
For more information, visit: https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/162836842-corporate-counsel-contracts-remote-at-smithfield-foods
Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary for Legal Affairs (Chief Counsel), the Attorney performs the most complex legal assignments; provides legal counsel and representation to the Executive Office; policy review, research, and expertise to the Division Directors; review Public Records Act requests for necessary redactions when necessary; serves as a legal advisor; represents the Department in administrative appeals, informal and formal hearings, and complex due process issues; and evaluates credible threats of litigation and advises as to the risk of potential litigation and probable outcome, as well as alternative paths to minimize the damage from litigations. The Attorney will primarily serve as Staff Counsel for the Departments Marketing Services Division, which includes the Fairs & Exposition Branch (F&E) and the 52 DAAs, and if necessary, at the discretion of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney may be asked to provide services to other Departmental divisions or programs.
For more information, visit: https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/171334447-attorney-at-department-of-food-agriculture-state-of-california
The SNAP Outreach Representative will be responsible to promote and educate eligible populations on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program previously known as The Food Stamp Program) to increase participation in metro and rural counties within Food Bank of the Rockies’ service area. This role will screen clients for eligibility and help them with the application process using the state's online application tool, PEAK. In addition, the SNAP Outreach Representative will develop partnerships and infrastructure to conduct outreach and application assistance at community-based locations and Food Bank of the Rockies’ partners to provide greater access and minimize barriers for clients applying for SNAP.
For more information, visit: https://www.goodfoodjobs.com/jobs/161147/snap-outreach-representative.html
Misfits Market is a mission-driven company creating the affordable online grocery store of the future. A high-growth startup whose north star is making high-quality food more accessible to more people. By tackling inefficiencies in the food system, they've created a new supply chain that brings value to farmers and food makers, fights food waste, and saves customers an average of $25.17 per order. Since 2018, their passionate and motivated team of problem solvers has built a full online grocery marketplace and rescued more than 228 million pounds of food. With each new zip code they serve (up to 38,000 now!), they're one step closer to the goal of eliminating food deserts in America by 2025.
Misfits Market is looking for a Commercial Counsel to join its growing legal team. As the company’s fourth lawyer, you’ll work directly with the General Counsel and with leaders across the company to manage the company’s day-to-day legal and compliance needs and help execute the company’s strategic priorities. This position will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and is remote.
For more information, visit: https://www.goinhouse.com/jobs/170897927-commercial-counsel-at-misfits-market
Venable LLP’s FDA Group seeks a midlevel associate to join the Food & Drug Law practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
Venable LLP’s Food & Drug Law Group deals broadly in regulatory work governing foods, dietary supplements, OTC drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. Experience with some or all of the following is preferred: experience with FTC advertising requirements, claims substantiation, investigations, and regulations; experience with NAD challenges, ingredient reviews, label and labeling compliance, advertising claims safety evaluations, substantiation evaluations, 510(k) assessments, recall issues, import/export issues, FDA inspections, civil investigative demand letters, California Proposition 65, good manufacturing regulations for supplements and new dietary ingredient assessments; experience with state deceptive practices and investigations. The successful candidate has a minimum of two years of experience practicing in a law firm setting, and strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills. The practice seeks a candidate who is a collaborative self-starter, results-oriented, and eager to grow and develop in our broad-based practice. Candidates must hold a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the DC bar. Please include law school transcripts with submissions.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3373489851/?alternateChannel=search&refId=CKzMaZIMOe4BZER9XL5Log%3D%3D&trackingId=Ywo05m54oMRbT3bdp6dXUQ%3D%3D
The Associate Lawyer, Global Contracts will review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts. In this role, you will help design, develop and leverage forms, templates, playbooks and processes for reviewing and drafting standard and non-standard contracts, negotiate third party contracts, and track legal matters and trends. You will work collaboratively with business team members and other lawyers and paralegals who provide counsel related to a variety of contracts for the company.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3351624714/?alternateChannel=search&refId=CKzMaZIMOe4BZER9XL5Log%3D%3D&trackingId=Uu8l8ZCZgXRv0NyzgGARnw%3D%3D
Meridian Institute is a nonprofit consultancy that engages in dynamic problem solving with global leaders in business, government, civil society, philanthropy, and beyond. They are currently seeking a Mediator and Program Associate to join their team. This is a career growth opportunity, offering significant learning and advancement in a challenging and interesting field. This position may be based in either our Washington, DC or Dillon, CO office, or may be remote.
The Mediator and Program Associate supports project teams in building understanding, guiding collaboration, and driving action to address the world’s complex challenges. This position’s responsibilities vary depending on the project scope of work and team membership. Mediator and Program Associates work under the supervision of project directors and/or other project team members.
For more information, visit: https://merid.org/careers/mediator-and-program-associate/
This position is located in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support. The incumbent analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative methods to advise on development of Agency policy, programmatic and legislative initiatives. Incumbent maintains core knowledge of nutrition assistance programs, policies, and regulations, and keeps informed of national trends, legislative developments, research, and other current developments that affect the work of the agency.
For more information, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690904600
The Associate Counsel/Associate General Counsel provides legal assistance with various commercial and contractual matters in conjunction with cross-functional business teams and other members of the legal department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lobby at the Virginia General Assembly for legislation and work with state agencies on regulations based on Farm Bureau policies. Initial state legislative and regulatory state issues assigned include property rights, rural health, taxes, local issues and some environmental issues. Provide technical expertise to county Farm Bureaus to support requests on interacting local governments on local issues. Work with Farm Bureau leaders to facilitate their interaction with elected officials.
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The Staff Attorney will assist with research and writing activities that further the national mission of the National Agricultural Law Center, with an emphasis on food safety and labeling issues impacting the agricultural and food sectors. Staff Attorney will report to Senior Staff Attorneys and, as needed, oversee work with one or more Center Research Fellows. Staff Attorney must have demonstrated excellent legal research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as closely with Center staff, as needed. This is a 2-year position contingent upon continued funding and performance.
For more information, visit: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Fayetteville/Staff-Attorney---Food-Safety-and-Labeling_R0026278?q=R0026278
The Carrot Project envisions a just and resilient farm and food system, where successful farms and agricultural businesses are increasing in number and racial diversity, and are contributing to New England’s economic, environmental, and social well-being. Our mission is to break down financial barriers for agricultural businesses and support them in building a path to sustainability. Through education, advocacy, and research, we address the most important gaps at the intersections of financial security, racial and economic justice, financial barriers to farmland access, and farmers’ abilities to weather major disruptions.
The Carrot Project is looking for an inspiring leader to be its next Executive Director. This person will need experience in systems-thinking to analyze complex problems down to the root level, the vision to design responsive and sustainable solutions, the start-up mentality to adapt and pivot as the landscape shifts, the patience and resolve to fully implement extensive projects, the passion and skill to engage and maintain diverse partnerships, as well as an ability to craft compelling narratives for fundraising and development. We seek a leader who is energized to establish and pursue long-term strategic objectives, while working alongside a staff of five to realize those goals on the ground.
For more information, visit: https://careers-tsne.icims.com/jobs/2128/executive-director/job?mobile=false&width=960&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300
Housed within the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS), the Food and Agricultural Law and Policy Clinic provides an experiential offering for students to work alongside and provide assistance to our food system partners. The Clinic is one of a handful of law and policy clinics in the country exclusively devoted to providing expertise and assistance to food system stakeholders across the globe. This position leads the Clinic and reports directly to the CAFS Director. In the Clinic, the Director and Professor identifies, connects with, and collaborates with project partners in need of law and policy assistance, and trains and guides students to provide this assistance. As an integral member of the CAFS team, the Director and Professor works closely with the other team members to help identify, oversee, and implement grant-funded law and policy projects focused on the food system. Applicants should have enthusiasm for working with law and masters’ students who are eager to learn practical skills.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3353741190/?alternateChannel=search&refId=KUALhrTGpGgsaQmDINgkxw%3D%3D&trackingId=Qp9e%2BJocFlXHgNRjax5p0g%3D%3D
Carbon180 is seeking a senior policy advisor to support their growing policy work on agricultural approaches to carbon removal. Based in Washington, DC, this position will focus on approaches like soil carbon storage and agroforestry as part of Carbon180’s work on the full range of land- and tech-based carbon removal solutions. This senior policy advisor should be passionate about the role the federal government can play in developing and deploying climate solutions while prioritizing the needs of communities. This position is responsible for executing the organization's federal policy strategy, researching existing policies and helping develop new ideas, managing outreach to target policy audiences, and supporting policy-related communications and events. The senior policy advisor, agriculture will serve on Carbon180’s policy team and report to the deputy director of policy.
To apply for the role of senior policy advisor, agriculture, please submit an application here by Monday, November 28, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions or issues submitting an application, please email us at hiring@carbon180.org.
For more information, visit: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b9362d89d5abb8c51d474f8/t/635fe935b9bb0d78b13c70f8/1667230005996/C180+JD+-+Senior+Policy+Advisor%2C+Ag.pdf
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent nonprofit that puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future. The Food & Environment Program works to create a sustainable and equitable food system that makes farmland resilient to climate change and other challenges, produces healthy food for all, protects frontline food workers, and contributes to thriving rural and urban communities.
UCS is seeking a Senior Manager of Government Affairs for the Food & Environment Program. Working as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, the Senior Manager of Government Affairs will provide policy, strategic, and political leadership to advance healthy, sustainable, and just food systems. They will manage and lead the program’s food and agriculture advocacy efforts; supervise and mentor a team of government affairs staff; and represent UCS before Congress, the executive branch, non-governmental organizations, business groups, the media, and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit: https://apply.workable.com/union-of-concerned-scientists/j/39E240E213/?utm_medium=social_share_link
The Manager supports the advancement of Nestlé’s strategy through advocating for, identifying, and monitoring legislation and regulatory developments of greatest relevance to Nestlé’s ability to operate and execute priorities in the U.S. The Manager should have proven success in liaising with internal and external stakeholders on legislative and policy issues, synthesizing and messaging complex issues, and managing and effectively delivering on priorities in a fast-paced environment. In addition to supporting traditional advocacy strategies, this role will play a key role in developing and aligning Nestlé’s external positioning on nutrition and food policy. The Manager will help develop and communicate Nestlé’s nutrition, health and wellness commitments and priorities, serving as the critical gate keeper of internal and external positioning. All actions and duties performed by the Manager must support Nestlé's overarching business and advocacy strategies through diligent monitoring, execution, and communication.
This position is based out of Nestlé USA’s headquarters in Arlington VA and reports to the Director of Corporate and Government Affairs. For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3331975703/?alternateChannel=search&refId=pza6H6o4KvLCi%2B5NTBu9kw%3D%3D&trackingId=sDIrbxHLD71xXXX1wwcpRQ%3D%3D
Venable LLP’s FDA Group seeks a midlevel associate to join the Food & Drug Law practice in the Washington, D.C. office.
Venable LLP’s Food & Drug Law Group deals broadly in regulatory work governing foods, dietary supplements, OTC drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics. Experience with some or all of the following is preferred: experience with FTC advertising requirements, claims substantiation, investigations, and regulations; experience with NAD challenges, ingredient reviews, label and labeling compliance, advertising claims safety evaluations, substantiation evaluations, 510(k) assessments, recall issues, import/export issues, FDA inspections, civil investigative demand letters, California Proposition 65, good manufacturing regulations for supplements and new dietary ingredient assessments; experience with state deceptive practices and investigations. The successful candidate has a minimum of two years of experience practicing in a law firm setting, and strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills. The practice seeks a candidate who is a collaborative self-starter, results-oriented, and eager to grow and develop in our broad-based practice. Candidates must hold a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the DC bar. Please include law school transcripts with submissions.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3328750071/?alternateChannel=search&refId=6KU8qu%2Brz%2Fr3pZIVMwsxXA%3D%3D&trackingId=k5rLQZyRhgvgyFfAK%2F8SNg%3D%3D
Tyson’s People Law Group is seeking to add new team members to their growing in-house counsel global employment and labor law practice group. This position is responsible for managing labor and employment law matters and for advising in-house business clients. Candidates must be able to minimize and retire employment and labor law risk in a strategic, yet cost-effective manner. Candidates should be familiar with standard legal concepts practices and procedures. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with other legal staff members and Tyson’s Human Resources team. This position will periodically counsel members of senior management, and the candidate must exhibit the competence and professionalism needed to earn the trust of members of the company’s management team.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3336094064/?refId=bkqvEoreirHw9cMfVKV5FQ%3D%3D&trackingId=VCR5W5q9i1nvmkuDlbiRsQ%3D%3D
UNFI is North America's Premier food wholesaler. The purpose of the Government Relations Manager is to help lead a growing Government & Public Relations team responsible for UNFI’s engagement with key influencers at state capitols and at the federal level on issues related to the food retail and wholesale sector including climate change and sustainability, food safety, trade, transportation, labor, nutrition, and many other topics. The Manager of Government & Public Relations should be an experienced professional with an eagerness to work to build UNFI’s presence with government officials and advance our mission.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3296393392
This position is located in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Regulations and Policy in which the incumbent will serve as the Regulatory Counsel, ensuring that regulations and policies developed in the assigned areas are consistent with statutory requirements and existing policy.
For more information, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/684032600
Public Justice is seeking to hire a litigator with at least eight years of relevant experience for a Senior Attorney position in our Food Project. Public Justice is a public interest legal advocacy organization that takes on the biggest systemic threats to justice of our time—abusive corporate power and predatory practices, the assault on civil rights and liberties, and the destruction of the earth’s sustainability. The Food Project at Public Justice works to dismantle the current corporate-controlled exploitative food system and support a movement to achieve our vision of a food system that is both sustainable and equitable.
The Food Project Senior Attorney will work across legal areas to lead and develop new cutting-edge legal theories to hold corporations and the government accountable for their abuse. The attorney should be prepared to develop new legal theories in areas such as worker justice, consumer rights, and/or environmental law and think holistically about how to reform food industries. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, top-notch litigator with experience organizing or working closely with organizers.
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a:
· Cover letter that conveys why you are drawn to the Food Project’s mission and the objectives of this position and how your experience fits with those objectives.
· Resume.
· Law school transcript (official or unofficial).
· Contact information for three references.
· Writing sample, preferably a legal brief unedited or only lightly edited by another, including a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing by someone else.
Your application should consist of two electronic files: (1) your cover letter, resume, transcript, and references in a single .pdf file; and (2) a writing sample in another .pdf file. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by December 1, 2022, at which point applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please submit both files to staffattorney@publicjustice.net with the subject line: “FP Senior Attorney.” For more information, please visit our website at www.publicjustice.ne, or to learn more about the Food Project, visit https://food.publicjustice.net/
This position is designed as a SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level two with a salary range of $181,001 to $192,900 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards.
This position is responsible for the management and supervision of the Marketing, Regulatory and Food Safety Programs Division which provides a full range of legal services to various USDA agencies. Legal services include the drafting and review of legislation, regulations, and other documents, prosecuting and defending Federal court and administrative litigation, and providing formal and informal legal advice.
To learn more visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/683608200
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking an MN, ND, SD External Affairs Director (EAD) to develop, lead, and implement strategies to achieve the Conservancy’s goals of tackling climate change and protecting biodiversity through interaction with federal, state, local and tribal governments, multilateral agencies and non-profit organizations.
The EAD works closely with TNC conservation and climate staff to further the work of the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Chapter of The Nature Conservancy by focusing on policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide opportunities and impact TNC’s conservation and climate programs. The EAD identifies conservation and climate policy and funding opportunities, evaluates the potential for strategic partnerships, and develops and implements strategies at a large scale. The EAD will liaise with counterparts across the global organization to provide and extract useful lessons and experience and to coordinate on joint policy/practice approaches.
The GS-11 Attorney Advisor (General) position, in Washington D.C. will be published on 10/13/2022 through 11/07/2022. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/682455300
Duties for this position include:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is offering a paid, school-term law clerk position to a diverse 2L/3L student to work with their Food + Beverage team for the Spring 2023 Term. This is a remote position with the potential to travel to one of the DWT offices at some point during the clerkship. The online application site opens on October 3, 2022. Applications must be received by 11:59 PST on October 31, 2022.
Their Food + Beverage team provides legal services to leading-edge food, beverage, and agriculture businesses.
For more information, go to: https://careers.dwt.com/2l-3l-spring-2023-food-beverage-law-clerk/job/20608679
Bachoco OK Foods is seeking a junior level Attorney for our Fort Smith, AR location.
Summary: The Attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to OK Foods employees across a broad range of legal issues and assist with dispute and litigation matters.
Policy Analysts- Regulatory policies on Food fortification (Job Number:15622)
Application Closing Date: 13-10-2022, 4:59:00 PM
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting. Here is a link to additional information: https://oecd.taleo.net/careersection/ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=15622
USDA AMS has posted a job announcement for three Legal Specialists, with possible duty locations in Aurora, CO, Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and Des Moines, IA . The USA Jobs announcement is number is DE-11596301-22-FT and the control number is 670330600. The announcement is open from September 23, 2022 through October 7, 2022.
These positions involve competition, fair practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Here is a link for the announcement - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/670330600
About the role:
You will be an integral part of LIC. You’ll help shape our organization’s future.
Your role will be a combination of (1) designing and pursuing creative impact litigation for animals, and (2) helping with everything else we need to do, to run this new nonprofit!
Since this is such a small organization, you’ll wear many hats: Sometimes you may wear a law firm partner’s hat, making litigation strategy decisions or covering a hearing on your own. Sometimes you’ll pitch in on administrative tasks, making sure a brief gets filed properly or formatting a table of authorities. Sometimes you’ll wear a start-up founder’s hat, helping plan the number of employees we need, or representing LIC at conferences. We can only promise it won’t be dull!
This job offers tremendous opportunity for advancement, in the form of helping to lead LIC as we grow.
The hope is for you to become an indispensable, long-time member of our new team.
Commitment: Full time
Location and travel: This is a remote, U.S.-based position. You must be available to travel for work as needed, since we will litigate all over the country.
Reports to: Alene Anello, LIC’s president
Salary: $80,000–$110,000
For more information click here.
S Burns Legal PLLC is an expanding boutique law firm in St. Paul that provides transactional legal services to businesses in growth mode, with an emphasis on the cannabis industry.
They are seeking a lawyer to join the team on a part-time contract basis with potential for full-time employment.
The ideal candidate will effectively support clients including: draft contracts, research & draft memos and legal opinions, register trademarks with USPTO, among others. Team communication and keeping documents and relevant information organized in the firm's cloud-based app are essential.
Salary dependent on experience and the projects assigned.
To be successful, the candidate should be able to multitask, thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment, and be proactive. Interest in cannabis law and emerging issues essential.
Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice in MN (or qualified to become licensed)
- 2-5 years of transactional experience
- Excellent research and writing skills
Send resume and transactional writing sample (no pleadings) to vici@sburnslegal.com
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is seeking a new team member to join its Public Policy team who is passionate about American agriculture and the policies that affect the agricultural industry. This position includes leading the development, implementation, and communication of assigned policy portfolio. Policy portfolio may include issues within: Natural Resources and Environment; Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulation; Food Systems and Nutrition; and Rural Development & Financial Security. For more information and to apply, click here.
USDA General Counsel Positions:
The NRED GS-15 Supervisory General Attorney (Indian Law) position in any OGC office location will be published on August 31, 2022 through September 21, 2022. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/674243600
The NRED GS-11 Attorney Advisor (General) position in any OGC office location will be published on August 31, 2022 through September 21, 2022. The announcement can be accessed by clicking the link below:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/674301600
The National Grocers Association is hiring a Government Relations and Policy Analysis Manager to monitor and analyze grocery related legislative and regulatory activities, participate in industry coalitions, lobby on NGA federal issue priorities, develop communications for the GR team, and participate in organizational event planning and execution. This is a junior GR position with opportunities for growth at NGA. For more information, click here: https://grocerycareer.org/jobs/view/manager-government-relations-and-policy-analysis/65248052/.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO COLLEGE OF LAW and Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology seek a tenure-track Agricultural Law faculty member beginning Fall 2023, with a tenure home in the College of Law. Entry-level and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. The faculty member would teach an Agricultural Law course, one additional course in the College of Law in a related field, and one course in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. Candidates must have a: (1) J.D. from an ABA-accredited school or equivalent; (2) M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely-related field; or five years professional experience in business, agribusiness, or related field that requires expertise in and knowledge of advanced concepts and theory in business and economics; (3) record or promise of teaching excellence; (4) record or promise of scholarly excellence; and (5) record or promise of excellence in fostering an inclusive learning environment. Preference will be given to candidates with: (1) a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely-related field; (2) post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience; (3) demonstrated excellence in economics and agricultural law; (4) demonstrated excellence in water rights, water quality, and/or other specialization related to agricultural law; (5) experience engaging with stakeholder or multidisciplinary groups relevant to research, outreach or policy priorities in the western U.S.; and (6) demonstrated interest in working with multidisciplinary research teams, including seeking grant funding. The University of Idaho is a comprehensive statewide research institution. This position is located in Moscow. Information about the College of Law is available at https://www.uidaho.edu/law. Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources. Questions about the position should be directed to Jerry Long at jlong@uidaho.edu. Priority consideration will be given to applications received before September 15, 2022. The University of Idaho is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Food & Beverage Litigation Associate
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with a minimum of three years’ experience to join its commercial litigation group in DWT’s Portland office. This position will include working closely with DWT’s Food and Beverage industry group. We are seeking a highly capable, driven lawyer with the desire to practice with and enhance an entrepreneurial team. We are looking for candidates with litigation experience, including responsibility for pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and arguing motions. Candidates must have excellent writing and oral advocacy skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be a team player. Clerkship and court experience is a plus. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For more information and to apply, click on the following link: https://careers.dwt.com/food-beverage-litigation-associate-mid-level-portland/job/19050401
Harvard Law School's Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) is hiring a Clinical Instructor to assist with clinical teaching of Harvard Law School students, management of food policy projects, and policy client representation. The Clinical Instructor will be responsible for supervising, mentoring, and teaching students enrolled in the Clinic as they work on complex policy projects; will manage several high-profile FLPC projects on topics including food loss and waste and food access and security; and will develop and manage partnerships with external partners, coalitions, and communities in the food policy arena.
For more information and to apply, click on the following link: https://chlpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/FLPC-Clinical-Instructor-Position-Summary.pdf.
USDA is looking for a policy analyst to contribute to the work of the USDA Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison. The deadline to apply is August 23rd. For more information click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671840200.
Deputy Director, Anti-Hunger Programs, Maryland Hunger Solutions
Maryland Hunger Solutions(MDHS), an initiative of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC),seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual to join the organization as Deputy Director, Anti-Hunger Programs. The ideal candidate must be committed to addressing poverty and hunger in Maryland; be an experienced and strong advocate with both programmatic, management and staff development experience;have a proven ability to excel at working in partnerships;have experience balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders; demonstrate team leadership skills and be a self-starter. This full-time position will be in Baltimore, Maryland, with some travel around the state required. Currently, MDHS is operating remotely. When it is safe to return to the office, this position will require some in-person meetings and work. For more information, visit https://frac.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=74
Ferrero is hiring a Food and Regulatory Counsel in their New Jersey office. For more information visit: https://www.ferrerocareers.com/int/en/jobs/food-and-regulatory-counsel.
The Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service seeks an Analyst in Agricultural Policy. The analyst will address agricultural issues related to agricultural trade, trade agreements, and export promotion and credit, as well as international frameworks governing agricultural trade. The deadline to apply is August 22nd. For more information, visit: https://www.loc.gov/item/careers/analyst-in-agricultural-policy-vacancy-var001991/.
USDA Associate Regional Attorney: Temple, Texas
Under the supervision of the Regional Attorney, the Associate Regional Attorney supervises the other attorneys and professional staff in the Temple Office in the provision of legal service to USDA agencies and officials in Oklahoma and Texas. The work in the Temple office is predominantly a commercial practice involving matters such as: lending, bankruptcy, foreclosures, crop insurance, employment law, tort claims and litigation defense involving USDA programs.
Duties: This is a supervisory position. The person will: Supervise the Attorneys and Legal Support Staff in all aspects of the legal practice; Provide Legal Advice to USDA Agencies; Represent USDA Agencies before administrative and other tribunals; Serve as liaison between USDA agencies and Department of Justice in Judicial Litigation; and Serve on USDA-OGC Management Team.
How to Apply: This is a federal job. Applicants should carefully follow the application instructions found on usajobs.gov and apply prior to 11:59 p.m. on August 29, 2022. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/668188500
USDA's Office of the General Counsel in Portland, Oregon is looking for an attorney advisor. Deadline to apply is 08/15/2022. For more information click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/663066000 .
USDA is looking for an attorney to provide legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as litigation, oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Agricultural Marketing Service, and other legal services as assigned. See here for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/666219500. Deadline to apply is August 17, 2022.
USDA is seeking an attorney advisor to provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA, to include the Forest Service, Farm Service Agency, NRCS, and Rural Development in the Mountain Region (AZ, CO, ID, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, SD, UT, WY). See here for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/663649300. Deadline to apply is August 2nd.
USDA is seeking an attorney advisor and senior counsel attorney advisor to provide legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA. Deadline to apply is August 7th. See here for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/665651800 and https://www.usajobs.gov/job/665652800.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 800 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world. College and university faculty, as well as artists and professionals from a wide range of fields can join over 400,000 Fulbrighters who have come away with enhanced skills, new connections, and greater mutual understanding.
We are now accepting applications for 2023-24. The application deadline is September 15, 2022, 11:59 pm PST. Visit the Fulbright Program Scholars webpage for additional information.
This position serves as Deputy Division Director and Attorney for the regulatory divisions of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The position drafts policy and serves as an advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture, Deputy Secretary, and Division Director regarding regulations, including federal and state standards, and renewable fuels. For more information click here.
Organic Farmers Association is seeking a Policy Director to lead our farmer-driven policy program, including conducting in-depth analysis of federal policy and programs and developing and coordinating legislative and regulatory campaigns to ensure the programs effectively support the needs of organic farmers. This position offers a great opportunity for the right candidate to interact with deeply committed, expert organic farmers across the United States and make sure their policy priorities are communicated to federal agency staff, political officials, non-profit partners and other diverse stakeholders.
This is a part-time, independent contractor position. OFA’s administrative office is in Spirit Lake, Iowa, but this position is fully remote. DC-based candidates are strongly encouraged, but not required. The Policy Director collaborates closely with the Executive Director.
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The incumbent serves as an attorney providing legal advice, research, analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws, as well as oral and written opinions, memoranda, pleadings, briefs and legal support of all USDA programs and litigation, and performs other legal services as assigned.
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Under the leadership of the Senior Director, Climate Resilient Food Systems, the Manager will use experience and knowledge to independently conduct research and policy analyses, develop partnerships, and engage with community members, NGOs, government agencies, multi-lateral development agencies, and other food system actors. This role can be performed either 100% remotely or on a hybrid arrangement out of any EDF office within the United States or European Union. For more information click here.
This position will research and provide information and program support to National Co+op Grocers staff, food co-ops and their consumers on complex issues relevant to the natural and organic food co-op sector, including food systems, social and environmental issues, related legislation and other areas of consumer concern. Apply By: July 18, 2022 For more information visit: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ncg/jobs/2329151.